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Walid Abou Farhat - Managing Partner

Six Decades of Counsel. One Standard of Integrity.

Founded in 1973 by Camille Abou Farhat and renamed Abou Farhat Law Offices in 2006, our firm has advised banks, religious communities, insurance companies, and major corporates in real estate, commercial, and tax disputes. Today, we pair that heritage with modern IP, media, and technology expertise across Europe and MENA.

Built over three generations, our practice is grounded in trust, honesty, and respect for the law. Values that continue to guide every matter we take on.

Our Practice Areas

Comprehensive legal services tailored to meet your business needs across multiple jurisdictions.

Intellectual Property & Copyright

Rights clearance, licensing, enforcement, publishing, neighboring rights; online platform agreements; collective management strategy.

Entertainment & Media

Artist/label agreements, live events, sponsorships, talent management, aggregator licensing, music and audiovisual deals.

Telecommunications & Technology

Telecom licensing and commercial arrangements, content distribution, digital platform agreements, data/AI issues in media.

Corporate & Commercial

Joint ventures, commercial contracts, distribution and agency, M&A support for media/tech transactions.

Real Estate & Banking

Acquisitions and disposals, financing structures, banking and regulatory support for institutional clients.

Litigation & Arbitration

IP disputes, commercial litigation, and arbitration across MEA, with international expert testimony where required.

Selected Clients

Trusted by leading artists, media companies, technology platforms, and institutions across Europe and MENA.

  • Anghami
  • Backstage Production
  • Believe
  • Dar El Fikr
  • Modissa
  • Pop Arabia
  • Sader

Let's Talk

For consultations and media/tech engagements across Europe and MENA, contact our Beirut office.

Lebanon, Beirut, Badaro El Alam street, Darwish building
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Abou Farhat Law Offices

Lebanon, Beirut, Badaro El Alam street, Darwish building

IP, Media & Tech for the EMEA Region.

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